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ANTUMBRA Welcome to the ÜberCube! It's the perfect society where everyone enjoys fun social gatherings every night; where everyone enjoys tasty, expertly balanced nutritious food; where everybody has a job and a home of their own, complete with the latest model EMILY personal helper to manage all those parts of life you don't need to; where you can buy the latest must-have items and have them delivered immediately to your personal Cube the very second they are announced by the NewsFeeds! Angela had the perfect life in the perfect society where all of her needs were met instantly, and where everyone was perfectly happy. Only Angela wasn't. Angela felt like a stranger in the ÜberCube where she had lived all her life, she just couldn't understand why everyone else was so blissfully content while she alone dreaded the mandatory social occasions and the saccharine pleasantries they entailed.  That was until her only friend disappeared suspiciously overnight and she was catapulted into a journey of discovery leading her to the inevitable horror of her existence and the ultimate question: can she ever become truly free? TOPICS OF CONVERSATION The Dystopian World – Controlled society in Uber Cubes, AI surveillance (EMILYs), and the illusion of comfort. Character Arcs – Angela's reluctant rebellion and Gabe's contrasting role and values. Themes of Control – Media manipulation, emotion suppression, and AI influence. Symbolic Elements – The mysterious Metacube and Kiddie Cubes as tools of indoctrination. Writing Process & Impact – The book as a cautionary tale, character-driven changes, and reader reactions. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Paul L Merryfellow is a British-Irish author and software engineer based in London, UK. His love of science fiction stems from authors such as Ray Bradbury, Philip K Dick, and Douglas Adams, and he further enjoys a variety of authors in other genres, such as P G Wodehouse, Franz Kafka, and James Herbert. Paul is a keen (though lousy) archer, and he spends much time examining the nuances of communication and societal norms through language and culture. He is a Licenced Lay Minister under the Church of England, a puppeteer, and plays the guitar, ukulele, and banjo (in various degrees of "terrible"). Paul is at his happiest when discovering something new and bizarre to investigate! CONNECT WITH PAUL MERRYFELLOW! https://linktr.ee/PaulMerryfellow https://paulmerryfellow.co.uk/ https://goodreads.com/paul-merryfellow  https://amazon.com/author/paul-merryfellow  https://medium.com/@paul_merryfellow  https://bsky.app/profile/plmerryfellow.bsky.social  https://www.facebook.com/pmerryfellow  https://x.com/PLMerryfellow 

In time for Saint Patrick's Day, actress Katie O'Hagan (Mia Winters in Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil Village) returns to the podcast to discuss 2015's British-Irish co-produced supernatural horror movie "The Hallow" directed by Corin Hardy with Aaron and Derek! They get into the portrayal of Irish folklore with nature and vegetation, distrust of outsiders, and the horrors of changelings. They also talk about the Lebor Gabála Érenn, the encroachment of modern humanity against old magic, and many other topics about the movie. Derek and Aaron dare not trespass where Katie put down roots. Katie O'Hagan can be found at Instagram, Twitter, and Linktree @Katieoacts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katieoacts/?hl=en Twitter: https://bit.ly/3G8chh1 Katie's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/katieohagan We are on PodBean, Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Goodpods, Amazon Music, Spotify, iHeartRadio and CastBox. Please rate, review, subscribe, and share our show. Also, check out our Spotify Music playlist, links on our Twitter and Podbean page. Our socials are on Bluesky and Facebook and Twitter @WatchIfYouDare

Yesterday Micheal Martin and Keir Starmer finished up a major British Irish summit where the two leaders discussed defense, energy and investment among other things. Given the geopolitical situation in the present moment. Defense collaboration between the UK and Ireland may prove important in improving the overall security of our islands. Joining Pat this morning in studio was Paul Johnston, British ambassador to Ireland.

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.Today is the 17th of February and here are the headlines.Protests erupted at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Bhubaneswar after 20-year-old Nepalese student Prakriti Lamsal was found dead in her hostel room. Lamsal, a B.Tech student in computer science, was suspected to have committed suicide. Police detained a batchmate in connection with the case and filed an FIR under abetment to suicide. Investigations are ongoing, while the university and local authorities face growing scrutiny following the incident.The Supreme Court has issued a notice regarding a plea to hold Uttar Pradesh authorities in contempt for demolishing part of the Madni mosque in Kushinagar. The plea claims the demolition violated the court's November 2024 ruling, which required prior notice. The court has also barred further demolition at the site until further orders. The case draws attention to the clash between local authorities and religious community leaders over the mosque's fate.The Assam Police have filed a case against a Pakistani climate policy expert, following allegations of her involvement in India's internal affairs. The case follows comments by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who raised concerns over Elizabeth Gogoi, wife of Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi, and her past work with the Climate Development and Knowledge Network. Sarma and BJP officials have questioned her foreign ties and a 2015 meeting between Gaurav Gogoi and the Pakistani High Commissioner to India.A Sessions Court in Goa sentenced Vikat Bhagat to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of a British-Irish backpacker in 2017. Bhagat was convicted under sections 302 (murder), 376 (rape), and 201 (causing disappearance of evidence). The victim, a 28-year-old dual citizen, was found near a Goa beach during a holiday with a friend. She had previously studied at Liverpool John Moores University and was from Buncrana, Ireland, traveling on a British passport.U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Saudi Arabia ahead of talks with Russian officials, focused on ending the ongoing war in Ukraine. Rubio's visit follows discussions between U.S. and Russian officials, including a phone call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Alongside national security adviser Mike Waltz and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, Rubio will meet with Russian officials to address global tensions, including the war and prisoner swaps, during this diplomatic mission.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by the Indian Express.

Studio Soundtracks takes listeners behind the scenes of how music is crafted for film and television by hearing directly from composers, songwriters and music professionals in the Entertainment Industry. Listen to inspiring conversations about composition and hear works from Emmy, Grammy, and Oscar-winning film scores on the show. LORENZ DANGEL Classically trained in composition, Lorenz Dangel is a multi-award-winning composer renowned for his versatility, creating music for film, concert performances, and ballet. After the early success of his score to Tim Fehlbaum's thriller “Hell”, he showcased his stylistic range in movies of different genres, among them “A Fortunate Man” by Bille August, “Me and Kaminski” by Wolfgang Becker and the epic family drama “Dying” by Matthias Glasner for which he won his third German Film Prize for Best Music. Dangel's latest project sees him reunite with director Tim Fehlbaum for the upcoming historic thriller “September 5.” His collaboration with the choreographer Andrey Kaydanovskiy led to the creation of the orchestral ballet music “The Snowstorm” at the Bavarian State Opera in Munich. The summer of 2024 saw the premiere of PHON, brought to life by Sir Simon Rattle and a monumental orchestra, uniting the BR Symphonieorchester with four brass ensembles. The joy of finding the right musical approach for each project using the entire world of sound not only inspires Lorenz in the process of creation but also defines him. ROBIN CAROLAN Robin Carolan is a British-Irish composer and music producer whose distinct artistic voice has gained prominence in both the music and film industries. His recently scored the highly anticipated Robert Eggers film Nosferatu, set to release in theaters December 2024 “From the get-go, it was important to me that I not just write something you'd solely think of as a ‘horror score',” Carolan explains about his Nosferatu score. “I wanted to really lean into the melancholy, tragic aspect of the tale, and even make room for something akin to romance, albeit a very warped kind of romanticism.” Carolan intentionally moved beyond the typical horror score, focusing on capturing the tale's melancholy and tragic elements while weaving in a sense of warped romanticism. The score for Nosferatu features a vast orchestration, including 60 string players, a full choir, various horns and woodwinds, a harpist, and two percussionists. The orchestral richness brings a profound depth to the score. Carolan first garnered attention as the founder of Tri Angle, an independent music label launched in 2010, which became synonymous with innovative and critically acclaimed releases, particularly in the electronic music realm. Carolan's collaborations with artists like Björk, where he was recognized as “the fifth ear” on her 2017 album Utopia, further cemented his reputation as a versatile and influential figure in contemporary music. His film scoring debut came with Robert Eggers' The Northman in 2022, a project that required him to craft a soundscape reflecting the film's brutal and atmospheric narrative. The meticulous attention to detail is a hallmark of the collaborative process between Eggers and Carolan, one that can be described as almost telepathic. The result is music that not only complements the film but also stands on its own as a testament to Carolan's artistry and the enduring power of collaboration.

John Armitage is a CBE and a British-Irish billionaire hedge fund manager. He's the chief investment officer and a co-founder of Egerton Capital and he has been investing for over four decades. John provides a unique insight into his world of investing and what makes a successful investor. He rarely gives interviews and says this will be one of his last for a while. So, sit back and enjoy his musings with Robert Donald, CIO of Helix. NEW EPISODES: The Investor Download is available every other Thursday and will be released at 1700 UK time. You can subscribe via Podbean or use this feed URL (https://schroders.podbean.com/feed.xml) in Apple Podcasts and other podcast players. GET IN TOUCH: mailto: Schroderspodcasts@schroders.com find us on Facebook send us a tweet: @Schroders using #investordownload READ MORE: Schroders.com/insights LISTEN TO MORE: schroders.com/theinvestordownload Important information. This information is not an offer, solicitation or recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or to adopt any investment strategy. Any reference to sectors/countries/stocks/securities are for illustrative purposes only and not a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument/securities or adopt any investment strategy. Any data has been sourced by us and is provided without any warranties of any kind. It should be independently verified before further publication or use. Third party data is owned or licenced by the data provider and may not be reproduced, extracted or used for any other purpose without the data provider's consent. Neither we, nor the data provider, will have any liability in connection with the third party data. Reliance should not be placed on any views or information in the material when taking individual investment and/or strategic decisions. The views and opinions contained herein are those of individual to whom they are attributed, and may not necessarily represent views expressed or reflected in other communications, strategies or funds. The value of investments and the income from them may go down as well as up and investors may not get back the amounts originally invested. Exchange rate changes may cause the value of any overseas investments to rise or fall. Past Performance is not a guide to future performance and may not be repeated. The forecasts included should not be relied upon, are not guaranteed and are provided only as at the date of issue. Our forecasts are based on our own assumptions which may change. Issued by Schroder Investment Management Limited, 1 London Wall Place, London EC2Y 5AU. Registered No. 1893220 England. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.  

Living in China with Terrence Clarke Terence (Terry) Clarke, a British-Irish expat, has been living in China for many years, gaining deep insights into the cultural nuances of the region. His experiences living in China have shaped his understanding of both Western and Chinese cultures, making him an expert in intercultural communication. On the culturematters.com podcast, Terry discussed how living in China has influenced his approach to business practices and daily life. For anyone interested in cross-cultural dynamics, his stories about living in China provide valuable lessons. His long-term experience of living in China has made him a unique voice on the subject. "You've got to learn to respond, not to react" Terrence tips to become more culturally competent: Awareness: be aware that not everything is the same as it is in your country. Appreciation: you might not like it but at least appreciate or respect what is going on in the other country. Adaptability: YOU will have to adapt. Not the other person. Links mentioned in this episode are: Linkedin Instagram Want to avoid the most common mistakes when working internationally? Read this article. More stories and culture can be found here. Culture Matters The Culture Matters Podcast on International Business & Management Podcast Build your Cultural Competence, listen to interesting stories, learn about the cultural pitfalls and how to avoid them, and get the Global perspective here at the Culture Matters podcast on International Business. We help you understand Cultural Diversity better by interviewing real people with real experiences. Every episode there is an interview with a prominent guest, who will tell his or her story and share international experiences. Helping you develop your cultural competence. Welcome to this culture podcast and management podcast. To Subscribe to this Management Podcast, Click here. The Culture Matters Culture Podcast. Available on iTunes and Stitcher Radio Click here to get the podcast on Spotify Talk to your Amazon Alexa and listen to the Podcast Listen directly on Amazon If you have a minute, please leave me an honest rating and review on iTunes by clicking here. It will help the visibility and the ranking of this culture podcast on iTunes immensely! A BIG THANK YOU! Enjoy this FREE culture podcast! Music: Song title - Bensound.com More Ways of Listening: Get a Taste of How Chris Presents, Watch his TEDx Talk     Name Email Address Phone Number Message 6 + 14 = Send Call Direct: +32476524957   European Office (Paris) Whatsapp: +32476524957   The Americas (USA; Atlanta, GA; también en Español):  +1 678 301 8369 Book Chris Smit as a Speaker If you're looking for an Engaging, Exciting, and Interactive speaker on the subject of Intercultural Management & Awareness you came to the right place. Chris has spoken at hundreds of events and to thousands of people on the subject of Cultural Diversity & Cultural Competence. This is What Others Say About Chris: “Very Interactive and Engaging” “In little time he knew how to get the audience inspired and connected to his story” “His ability to make large groups of participants quickly and adequately aware of the huge impact of cultural differences is excellent” “Chris is a dedicated and inspirational professiona...

Addressing questions about what it means to be ‘British' or ‘Irish' in the twenty-first century, Migrants, Immigration and Diversity in Twentieth-Century Northern Ireland: British, Irish or “Other”? (Palgrave Macmillan, 2023) focuses its attention on twentieth-century Northern Ireland and demonstrates how the fragmented and disparate nature of national identity shaped and continues to shape responses to social issues such as immigration. Immigrants moved to Northern Ireland in their thousands during the twentieth century, continuing to do so even during three decades of the Troubles, a violent and bloody conflict that cost over 3,600 lives.  Foregrounding the everyday lived experiences of settlers in this region, in this groundbreaking book, Dr Jack Crangle comparatively examines the perspectives of Italian, Indian, Chinese and Vietnamese migrants in Northern Ireland, outlining the specific challenges of migrating to this small, intensely divided part of the UK. The book explores whether it was possible for migrants and minorities to remain ‘neutral' within an intensely politicised society and how internal divisions affected the identity and belonging of later generations. An analysis of diversity and immigration within this divided society enhances our understanding of the forces that can shape conceptions of national insiders and outsiders - not just in the UK and Ireland - but across the world. It provokes and addresses a range of questions about how conceptions of nationality, race, culture and ethnicity have intersected to shape attitudes towards migrants. In doing so, the book invites scholars to embrace a more diverse, ‘four-nation' approach to UK immigration studies, making it an essential read for all those interested in the history of migration in the UK. This interview was conducted by Niall Herron, a PhD student at Queen's University Belfast in Anthropological Studies, researching queer assemblages during the Troubles in NI.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Addressing questions about what it means to be ‘British' or ‘Irish' in the twenty-first century, Migrants, Immigration and Diversity in Twentieth-Century Northern Ireland: British, Irish or “Other”? (Palgrave Macmillan, 2023) focuses its attention on twentieth-century Northern Ireland and demonstrates how the fragmented and disparate nature of national identity shaped and continues to shape responses to social issues such as immigration. Immigrants moved to Northern Ireland in their thousands during the twentieth century, continuing to do so even during three decades of the Troubles, a violent and bloody conflict that cost over 3,600 lives.  Foregrounding the everyday lived experiences of settlers in this region, in this groundbreaking book, Dr Jack Crangle comparatively examines the perspectives of Italian, Indian, Chinese and Vietnamese migrants in Northern Ireland, outlining the specific challenges of migrating to this small, intensely divided part of the UK. The book explores whether it was possible for migrants and minorities to remain ‘neutral' within an intensely politicised society and how internal divisions affected the identity and belonging of later generations. An analysis of diversity and immigration within this divided society enhances our understanding of the forces that can shape conceptions of national insiders and outsiders - not just in the UK and Ireland - but across the world. It provokes and addresses a range of questions about how conceptions of nationality, race, culture and ethnicity have intersected to shape attitudes towards migrants. In doing so, the book invites scholars to embrace a more diverse, ‘four-nation' approach to UK immigration studies, making it an essential read for all those interested in the history of migration in the UK. This interview was conducted by Niall Herron, a PhD student at Queen's University Belfast in Anthropological Studies, researching queer assemblages during the Troubles in NI.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Addressing questions about what it means to be ‘British' or ‘Irish' in the twenty-first century, Migrants, Immigration and Diversity in Twentieth-Century Northern Ireland: British, Irish or “Other”? (Palgrave Macmillan, 2023) focuses its attention on twentieth-century Northern Ireland and demonstrates how the fragmented and disparate nature of national identity shaped and continues to shape responses to social issues such as immigration. Immigrants moved to Northern Ireland in their thousands during the twentieth century, continuing to do so even during three decades of the Troubles, a violent and bloody conflict that cost over 3,600 lives.  Foregrounding the everyday lived experiences of settlers in this region, in this groundbreaking book, Dr Jack Crangle comparatively examines the perspectives of Italian, Indian, Chinese and Vietnamese migrants in Northern Ireland, outlining the specific challenges of migrating to this small, intensely divided part of the UK. The book explores whether it was possible for migrants and minorities to remain ‘neutral' within an intensely politicised society and how internal divisions affected the identity and belonging of later generations. An analysis of diversity and immigration within this divided society enhances our understanding of the forces that can shape conceptions of national insiders and outsiders - not just in the UK and Ireland - but across the world. It provokes and addresses a range of questions about how conceptions of nationality, race, culture and ethnicity have intersected to shape attitudes towards migrants. In doing so, the book invites scholars to embrace a more diverse, ‘four-nation' approach to UK immigration studies, making it an essential read for all those interested in the history of migration in the UK. This interview was conducted by Niall Herron, a PhD student at Queen's University Belfast in Anthropological Studies, researching queer assemblages during the Troubles in NI.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology

Addressing questions about what it means to be ‘British' or ‘Irish' in the twenty-first century, Migrants, Immigration and Diversity in Twentieth-Century Northern Ireland: British, Irish or “Other”? (Palgrave Macmillan, 2023) focuses its attention on twentieth-century Northern Ireland and demonstrates how the fragmented and disparate nature of national identity shaped and continues to shape responses to social issues such as immigration. Immigrants moved to Northern Ireland in their thousands during the twentieth century, continuing to do so even during three decades of the Troubles, a violent and bloody conflict that cost over 3,600 lives.  Foregrounding the everyday lived experiences of settlers in this region, in this groundbreaking book, Dr Jack Crangle comparatively examines the perspectives of Italian, Indian, Chinese and Vietnamese migrants in Northern Ireland, outlining the specific challenges of migrating to this small, intensely divided part of the UK. The book explores whether it was possible for migrants and minorities to remain ‘neutral' within an intensely politicised society and how internal divisions affected the identity and belonging of later generations. An analysis of diversity and immigration within this divided society enhances our understanding of the forces that can shape conceptions of national insiders and outsiders - not just in the UK and Ireland - but across the world. It provokes and addresses a range of questions about how conceptions of nationality, race, culture and ethnicity have intersected to shape attitudes towards migrants. In doing so, the book invites scholars to embrace a more diverse, ‘four-nation' approach to UK immigration studies, making it an essential read for all those interested in the history of migration in the UK. This interview was conducted by Niall Herron, a PhD student at Queen's University Belfast in Anthropological Studies, researching queer assemblages during the Troubles in NI.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Addressing questions about what it means to be ‘British' or ‘Irish' in the twenty-first century, Migrants, Immigration and Diversity in Twentieth-Century Northern Ireland: British, Irish or “Other”? (Palgrave Macmillan, 2023) focuses its attention on twentieth-century Northern Ireland and demonstrates how the fragmented and disparate nature of national identity shaped and continues to shape responses to social issues such as immigration. Immigrants moved to Northern Ireland in their thousands during the twentieth century, continuing to do so even during three decades of the Troubles, a violent and bloody conflict that cost over 3,600 lives.  Foregrounding the everyday lived experiences of settlers in this region, in this groundbreaking book, Dr Jack Crangle comparatively examines the perspectives of Italian, Indian, Chinese and Vietnamese migrants in Northern Ireland, outlining the specific challenges of migrating to this small, intensely divided part of the UK. The book explores whether it was possible for migrants and minorities to remain ‘neutral' within an intensely politicised society and how internal divisions affected the identity and belonging of later generations. An analysis of diversity and immigration within this divided society enhances our understanding of the forces that can shape conceptions of national insiders and outsiders - not just in the UK and Ireland - but across the world. It provokes and addresses a range of questions about how conceptions of nationality, race, culture and ethnicity have intersected to shape attitudes towards migrants. In doing so, the book invites scholars to embrace a more diverse, ‘four-nation' approach to UK immigration studies, making it an essential read for all those interested in the history of migration in the UK. This interview was conducted by Niall Herron, a PhD student at Queen's University Belfast in Anthropological Studies, researching queer assemblages during the Troubles in NI.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

Addressing questions about what it means to be ‘British' or ‘Irish' in the twenty-first century, Migrants, Immigration and Diversity in Twentieth-Century Northern Ireland: British, Irish or “Other”? (Palgrave Macmillan, 2023) focuses its attention on twentieth-century Northern Ireland and demonstrates how the fragmented and disparate nature of national identity shaped and continues to shape responses to social issues such as immigration. Immigrants moved to Northern Ireland in their thousands during the twentieth century, continuing to do so even during three decades of the Troubles, a violent and bloody conflict that cost over 3,600 lives.  Foregrounding the everyday lived experiences of settlers in this region, in this groundbreaking book, Dr Jack Crangle comparatively examines the perspectives of Italian, Indian, Chinese and Vietnamese migrants in Northern Ireland, outlining the specific challenges of migrating to this small, intensely divided part of the UK. The book explores whether it was possible for migrants and minorities to remain ‘neutral' within an intensely politicised society and how internal divisions affected the identity and belonging of later generations. An analysis of diversity and immigration within this divided society enhances our understanding of the forces that can shape conceptions of national insiders and outsiders - not just in the UK and Ireland - but across the world. It provokes and addresses a range of questions about how conceptions of nationality, race, culture and ethnicity have intersected to shape attitudes towards migrants. In doing so, the book invites scholars to embrace a more diverse, ‘four-nation' approach to UK immigration studies, making it an essential read for all those interested in the history of migration in the UK. This interview was conducted by Niall Herron, a PhD student at Queen's University Belfast in Anthropological Studies, researching queer assemblages during the Troubles in NI.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/european-studies

Addressing questions about what it means to be ‘British' or ‘Irish' in the twenty-first century, Migrants, Immigration and Diversity in Twentieth-Century Northern Ireland: British, Irish or “Other”? (Palgrave Macmillan, 2023) focuses its attention on twentieth-century Northern Ireland and demonstrates how the fragmented and disparate nature of national identity shaped and continues to shape responses to social issues such as immigration. Immigrants moved to Northern Ireland in their thousands during the twentieth century, continuing to do so even during three decades of the Troubles, a violent and bloody conflict that cost over 3,600 lives.  Foregrounding the everyday lived experiences of settlers in this region, in this groundbreaking book, Dr Jack Crangle comparatively examines the perspectives of Italian, Indian, Chinese and Vietnamese migrants in Northern Ireland, outlining the specific challenges of migrating to this small, intensely divided part of the UK. The book explores whether it was possible for migrants and minorities to remain ‘neutral' within an intensely politicised society and how internal divisions affected the identity and belonging of later generations. An analysis of diversity and immigration within this divided society enhances our understanding of the forces that can shape conceptions of national insiders and outsiders - not just in the UK and Ireland - but across the world. It provokes and addresses a range of questions about how conceptions of nationality, race, culture and ethnicity have intersected to shape attitudes towards migrants. In doing so, the book invites scholars to embrace a more diverse, ‘four-nation' approach to UK immigration studies, making it an essential read for all those interested in the history of migration in the UK. This interview was conducted by Niall Herron, a PhD student at Queen's University Belfast in Anthropological Studies, researching queer assemblages during the Troubles in NI.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/british-studies

Any merit or logic for the potential British & Irish League? A Preview of the new URC and Premiership season and the rest of the week's rugby news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Johnston, Britain's Ambassador to Ireland.

Hollywood director Paul Feig discusses Jackpot!, his action comedy featuring Awkwafina. Set in the near future it's about the establishment of a new kind of lottery, the catch: kill the winner to legally claim the multi-billion dollar jackpot.British-Irish filmmaker Rich Peppiat on his doc Kneecap, about the Irish rap trio of the same name.An interview from the archives on the late Gena Rowlands with New York based critic Sheila O'Malley.Presenter, Jason Di RossoProducer, Sarah CorbettSound engineer, Emrys CroninExecutive producer, Rhiannon Brown 

Hollywood director Paul Feig discusses Jackpot!, his action comedy featuring Awkwafina. Set in the near future it's about the establishment of a new kind of lottery, the catch: kill the winner to legally claim the multi-billion dollar jackpot.British-Irish filmmaker Rich Peppiat on his doc Kneecap, about the Irish rap trio of the same name.An interview from the archives on the late Gena Rowlands with New York based critic Sheila O'Malley.Presenter, Jason Di RossoProducer, Sarah CorbettSound engineer, Emrys CroninExecutive producer, Rhiannon Brown 

pWotD Episode 2666: Mike Lynch (businessman) Welcome to Popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 537,343 views on Monday, 19 August 2024 our article of the day is Mike Lynch (businessman).Michael Richard Lynch (born 16 June 1965) is a British-Irish technology entrepreneur, known as the co-founder of Autonomy Corporation and the founder of Invoke Capital. Lynch additionally became a co-founder, alongside Invoke Capital, of cybersecurity company Darktrace. He has also had various other roles, including in an advisory capacity.Following a degree, PhD and post-doctoral research at Cambridge University, he applied his research in machine learning to set up software companies and become a major figure in Silicon Fen. The sale of Autonomy to Hewlett-Packard in 2011 led to accusations of fraud and resulted in civil litigation in the UK and Lynch's extradition to the US, where he went on trial in March 2024 and was found not guilty of all charges in June 2024.He has been missing since 19 August 2024, after the Bayesian—one of the largest sailing yachts—capsized and sank off the coast of Sicily.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:28 UTC on Tuesday, 20 August 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Mike Lynch (businessman) on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Joanna.

Our own Brooke Fox is very talented, but ACCENTS are not her strong suit. That's why in today's Phone Tap we're putting her dialects to the test.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our own Brooke Fox is very talented, but ACCENTS are not her strong suit. That's why in today's Phone Tap we're putting her dialects to the test.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommy Meskill, London correspondent, on the significance of the meeting in Chequers later today between Taoiseach Simon Harris and the new Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, as part of growing British-Irish relations.

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin reacts to the result of the UK General Election that saw Labour secure a landslide victory.

The 41st Summit of the British-Irish Council took place here just over a week ago with senior politicians focussing on unlocking the economic and social opportunities of renewables across these islands. The Irish Taoiseach was here as was the Scottish Government First Minister but do these summits actually deliver anything meaningful? And has any progress been made to give the Isle of Man a share of the spoils extracted from windfarm licences that would be ours if we were independent?

A major diplomatic spat has erupted between the Irish and British governments over migration.It began when Minister for Justice Helen McEntee stated that more than 80 per cent of recent international applicants came to Ireland from the UK across the border with Northern Ireland.Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has made political hay with this 80 per cent figure, saying it proves his Rwanda scheme is deterring migrants from remaining in the UK.The two governments are seemingly a major impasse over how to resolve the issue.It's a story that involves political posturing in advance of elections on both sides of the Irish sea, but also also an issue of genuine importance to voters and to those seeking international protection.Political Editor Pat Leahy and London Correspondent Mark Paul look at the ramping up of tensions, where it leaves British-Irish relations and its impact on the political issue of immigration here.Presented by Aideen Finnegan. Produced by Declan Conlon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk to Alliance MP Stephen Farry with analysis from Peter Cardwell, Chief Commentator with TalkTV and former government advisor.

While we may think of the German band the Scorpions as an 80's metal band, they started much earlier - way back in 1965.  Things didn't really come together for the group until the 1978-1992 personnel lineup of Klaus Meine on lead vocals, Rudolph Schenker on rhythm guitar, Mattias Jabs on lead guitar, Francis Buchholz on bass, and Herman Rarebell on percussion.  By the time that the live album entitled World Wide Live came out in 1985, the group had established itself as an international commercial success.Recorded during their 1984 world tour, "World Wide Live" showcases the band at their best, and is a testament to their skill as live performers.  The album was produced by Dieter Dierks, and was initially released as a 2-LP vinyl set, a cassette, and a VHS of tour footage showing off the band's stage presence.  Folks, you got your money's worth when you originally purchased this album!From the high intensity of rockers like "Big City Nights" and "Rock You Like a Hurricane," to the raw emotion of ballads like "Still Loving You," the Scorpions deliver a performance that connects with their audience.  Hearing the live versions gives you a sense of the band in a way that is hard to capture from the studio arrangements.Lynch leads this journey back to 1985, when the Scorpions were rocking the world like a...well...they were rocking the world. Big City NightsThis song from "Love at First Sting" leads off side two of the first LP.  Schenker and Meine composed this one, as they did with many Scorpions songs.  This homage to night life in the city was released as the third single from their studio album, but failed to chart.No One Like YouOriginally appearing on their 1982 album, "Blackout,"  this track deals with infatuation and desire.  Despite its only reaching number 65 on the Billboard Hot 100, it is one of the songs that established the Scorpions as premiere hard rockers of the 80's.Still Loving YouLong before the hair metal ballad became a trope, the Scorpions demonstrated their ability to handle a slower song while still maintaining intensity and raw emotion.  The lyrics are of a guy struggling to convince the girl he has lost to give their love a second chance.Rock You Like a HurricaneThe Scorpions' signature song first appeared on "Love at First Sting" the year before this live album was released.  It reached number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100, a rare Scorpions song to break the top 40.  The track leads off side three of the album.  The risqué video would be a prime exhibit of the PMRC in their quest for more parental control over child access to music videos. ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:Crazy by Patsy ClineA film called "Sweet Dreams" chronicles the life of country music star Patsy Cline, and was in American theaters in this month. STAFF PICKS:Whole of the Moon by The WaterboysWayne gets the staff picks started this week with the best-selling song from an overlooked British-Irish rock-folk band.  Cerebral and artsy, with lyrics like "I saw the crescent, you saw the whole of the moon," the song is about individuals with rare depth.  The Waterboys reformed in 2000, and can still be seen touring, primarily in Europe.Lay Your Hands On Me by The Thompson TwinsRob brings us a song from the British group that has neither members named Thompson nor twins.  It went to number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100.  Thompson Twins member Tom Bailey has said that the song takes religious ritual as a metaphor for the connection between artist, performer, and artist.It's Only Love by Bryan Adams and Tina TurnerBruce's staff pick is the sixth and final single from Adam's amazingly popular album "Reckless," and also appears on Turner's "Tina Live in Europe" released in 1988.  Loaded with melancholy and anger from a breakup, the song encourages the jilted lover to remember - it's only love.  This song went to number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100.Money for Nothing by Dire StraitsLynch features a signature song from Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits, with a strong helping of Sting to boot.  This Grammy Award-winning track was a staple of MTV, and spent three weeks atop the US pop charts.  The lyrics are a conversation between two working-class men as they watch music videos. INSTRUMENTAL TRACK:Tears In a Prophet's Dream by Celtic FrostThis Swiss heavy metal bands instrumental takes us out for this week's podcast. Thanks for listening to “What the Riff?!?” NOTE: To adjust the loudness of the music or voices, you may adjust the balance on your device. VOICES are stronger in the LEFT channel, and MUSIC is stronger on the RIGHT channel.Please follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whattheriffpodcast/, and message or email us with what you'd like to hear, what you think of the show, and any rock-worthy memes we can share.Of course we'd love for you to rate the show in your podcast platform!**NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.

With Charlotte Greenway in for Nick, she's joined by Dave Yates of the Daily Mirror and they start by reflecting on the action from World Cup night in Dubai including the runaway winner of the Gold Cup as well as the mixed evening for British/Irish challengers. Jockey, Dane O'Neill who over the last few years had been so successful out in Dubai during the winter, looks back on a career in the saddle that spanned over 32 years in which he partnered some of the very top British based horses. Then we hear from Nicky Henderson with a positive update on Constitution Hill before he runs through his likely Graded runners heading to Aintree next week and Peter Molony, who has just been to visit Honeysuckle's first foal, discusses the newborn filly by Walk In The Park and also Grade 1 winner over the weekend Jade De Grugy.

FOOLS DISCOURSE THE PATH TO EXITING TO THE MILLENNIAL REIGN QUAT Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is a 1974 spy novel by British-Irish author John le Carré. It follows the endeavours of taciturn, aging spymaster George Smiley to uncover a Soviet mole in the British Secret Intelligence Service. The novel has received critical acclaim for its complex social commentary—and, at the time, relevance, following the defection of Kim Philby. X2M.1-71 Hebrew Ethnic X2M.72-90 Israelite Covenant X2M.91-110 Seed of Abraham/Christ X2M.111-144 Starchild X2M.145-172 Starcaster, cluster, field and fighter SLIPPING THROUGH THE HOLE OF ETERNITY ”but I was let down in a rope-basket through a window in the city wall, and escaped his hands.“ ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭11‬:‭33‬ ‭NET‬‬ ”Now after some days had passed, the Jews plotted together to kill him, but Saul learned of their plot against him. They were also watching the city gates day and night so that they could kill him. But his disciples took him at night and let him down through an opening in the wall by lowering him in a basket.“ ‭‭Acts‬ ‭9‬:‭23‬-‭25‬ ‭NET‬‬ THE SYRIAN MINDSET ”A man of God came and said to the king of Israel, Thus says the Lord: Because the Syrians have said, The Lord is God of the hills but He is not God of the valleys, therefore I will deliver all this great multitude into your hands, and you shall know and recognize by experience that I am the Lord. [Phil. 4:13.]” ‭‭1 Kings‬ ‭20‬:‭28‬ ‭AMPC‬‬ ”So then, whatever you desire that others would do to and for you, even so do also to and for them, for this is (sums up) the Law and the Prophets. Enter through the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and spacious and broad is the way that leads away to destruction, and many are those who are entering through it. But the gate is narrow (contracted by pressure) and the way is straitened and compressed that leads away to life, and few are those who find it. [Deut. 30:19; Jer. 21:8.]“ Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭12‬-‭14‬ ‭AMPC‬‬ REIGN ”I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago–whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows–was caught up to the third heaven. And I know that this man–whether in the body or away from the body I do not know, God knows– Was caught up into paradise, and he heard utterances beyond the power of man to put into words, which man is not permitted to utter.“ ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭12‬:‭2‬-‭4‬ ‭AMPC‬‬ ”Therefore it is said, When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive [He led a train of vanquished foes] and He bestowed gifts on men. [Ps. 68:18.] [But He ascended?] Now what can this, He ascended, mean but that He had previously descended from [the heights of] heaven into [the depths], the lower parts of the earth? He Who descended is the [very] same as He Who also has ascended high above all the heavens, that He [His presence] might fill all things (the whole universe, from the lowest to the highest). [That it might develop] until we all attain oneness in the faith and in the comprehension of the [full and accurate] knowledge of the Son of God, that [we might arrive] at really mature manhood (the completeness of personality which is nothing less than the standard height of Christ's own perfection), the measure of the stature of the fullness of the Christ and the completeness found in Him.“ Ephesians‬ ‭4‬:‭8‬-‭10‬, ‭13‬ ‭AMPC‬‬ MILLENNIAL MYSTERY “My children – I am again undergoing birth pains until Christ is formed in you!” Galatians‬ ‭4:19‬ ‭NET‬‬ “Already you are satisfied! Already you are rich! You have become kings without us! I wish you had become kings so that we could reign with you!” ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭4:8‬ ‭NET‬‬ Gorification | The Final Frontier Going Boldly Where The Last Man has Gone Before! Decrease time over target:  PayPal or Venmo @clastronaut Cash App $clastronaut

Our own Brooke Fox is very talented, but ACCENTS are not her strong suit. That's why in today's Phone Tap we're putting her dialects to the test.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our own Brooke Fox is very talented, but ACCENTS are not her strong suit. That's why in today's Phone Tap we're putting her dialects to the test.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iona Craig is a British-Irish investigative journalist who's been covering Yemen and the Arabian Peninsula for over a decade. She tells Katie Hannon about the latest flare up in tensions and what it means for the troubled region going forward.

Sarah Collier and Meg Waters (Glamour, Stylist and Little White Lies) return to Flixwatcher to review Sarah's choice Human Traffic. Human Traffic (1999) is a British-Irish coming of age comedy drama set in Cardiff. It revolves around the lives and specifically one big night out for a group of five twenty-somethings. It launched the careers of John Simm and Danny Dyer and was written and directed by Justin Kerrigan. It also featured cameos from DJ Carl Cox, Howard Marks and Andrew (Egg) Lincoln. Jip, Lulu, Koop, Moff and Nina are in need of an escape from the monotony and misery of their jobs and the weekend is here. They are all dealing with their individual insecurities and personal issues but are united by their love of 90s rave music and drugs - including MDMA and weed. As we follow them from the club to the after party to the morning after we experience the hedonistic fun of the 1990s counter-culture. Human Traffic is a unique and funny snapshot into 1990s club culture. Recommendability reflected that a lot of the enjoyment relies on 90s nostalgia and its 99 minute runtime helped with strong engagement scores which gives Human Traffic an overall rating of 3.81. [supsystic-tables id=339] Episode #327 Crew Links Thanks to the Episode #327 Crew of Sarah Collier and Meg Waters Please make sure you give them some love   More about Human Traffic For more info on Human Traffic can visit Human Traffic IMDB page here or Human Traffic Rotten Tomatoes page here. Final Plug! Subscribe, Share and Review us on iTunes If you enjoyed this episode of Flixwatcher Podcast you probably know other people who will like it too! Please share it with your friends and family, review us, and join us across ALL of the Social Media links below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest Norman Mawhinney, has had an incredible year in 2023 becoming not only British, Irish and World marathon champion but also Irish champion at every distance from 5k to marathon. We talk about his journey from starting out running as a challenge from a friend at the age of 51 to struggling and then breaking through in the marathon to excelling in 7 marathons in 2023. We explore Norman's training, nutrition and mindset going into and during races and also talk about how he has inspired others to get involved in running through parkrun, couch to 5k programs and at Run Hub in Newtownards. To follow Norman's RunHub page go to: https://www.facebook.com/runormanrun/ For information on the upcoming couch to 5k programs starting in January 2024 please visit: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064559447713 If you want to improve in your next race and want personalised help in training, nutrition and mindset designed to get you faster, further and stronger straight away, message me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/therunningrules⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or see ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.therunningrules.com/coaching --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/therunningrules/message

Manchester-based synthwave artist Richard Evans has released his new retro-futuristic EP 'Dream of the World' via Cold Star Media. Recorded at Cold Star Studios in July 2023, the inspiring title track is about remaining positive even in the darkest times, as reflected in the accompanying video. A British-Irish electronic musician, writer and digital media artist, Evans was previously keyboardist in UK cult band James, with whom he also co-wrote and recorded material. Previous to that, he was also guitarist and songwriter for St. Vitus Dancers. This was no easy feat. Struck with Miller Fisher Syndrome, a rare debilitating auto-immune disorder (a variant of Guillain-Barre Syndrome) in 2022, it would require Evans' full recovery, something that is not guaranteed to most people suffering from this ailment. He also had to learn to do everything all over again, including speaking, singing and playing music. But he managed to do exactly that, against the odds. This 3-track EP follows Evans' 2022 debut record 'Sentinel', an electro-pop concept album that touches on micro-plastics, gene editing, stardust, technogenic disasters, human evolution, among other themes, this superb eight-track collection telling the story of humanity at a tipping point and a world trapped in a climate crisis. "'Dream Of The World' is a call to action in the face of an unrelenting climate crisis and, on a personal level, it reflects on a health situation that affected me in late 2022. I was diagnosed with Miller Fisher Syndrome, a rare auto-immune disorder that impacts around one in a million people each year and is a variant of Guillain-Barre Syndrome. I found parallels between the life-threatening aspects of the climate crisis and a condition which decimated nearly all of my body's functions," says Richard Evans. #Music #Stories #Illness

HAPPY HALLOWJEANS!! On this episode, Tom and Christina discuss Christina's goth makeup, Halloween candy, their upcoming live show event, Charo's trip to Israel, and why adult actors make the best guests.Jimmy Carr is is a British-Irish comedian, presenter, writer, and actor. He joins the Main Mommies to chat about his upbringing, the Royal Family, the "Up" series, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, Michael Jackson, performing internationally, and much more! He also watches some classic Master of Accents videos and shares some insight.https://tomsegura.com/tourhttps://christinaponline.com/tour-dateshttps://store.ymhstudios.com/https://www.reddit.com/r/yourmomshousepodcast

We're back and diving straight into breaking politics, as Naomi explains the chilling implications of the UK government's new "Northern Ireland Troubles Legacy Bill". This controversial new law has provoked outrage from across the communities of Northern Ireland, uniting unionist and nationalist political parties against it. But what does this law entail, how will it affect the people of Northern Ireland, and why does it represent a tense new chapter in British-Irish relations? We explain all. Listeners to this episode might be interested in these previous instalments of the Irish Passport Podcast: Collusion: https://www.theirishpassport.com/podcast/s3-episode-3-collusion/ Poetry and Pain: https://www.theirishpassport.com/podcast/s3-episode-4-poetry-and-pain/ Thanks as always to our Patreon supporters for keeping the podcast running. If you would like to access extra content from the Irish Passport, you can support the show at www.patreon.com/theirishpassport.

"Father Ted" is a British-Irish sitcom that aired on Channel 4 from 1995 to 1998. Created by Graham Linehan and Arthur Mathews, the show follows the comedic misadventures of three Catholic priests living on the fictional Craggy Island, located off the west coast of Ireland. The show is known for its witty and irreverent humor, poking fun at religious themes, Irish culture, and the eccentricities of the characters. "Father Ted" has gained a cult following and remains a beloved classic in British and Irish comedy television. Will this style of humor that worked so well overseas in the '90s translate to the S1E1 guys modern day? Listen as they do a deep dive review of their pilot episode, "Good Luck, Father Ted".

Say hello to the only five teams that have a chance this year... our oldest friends, Mik McGivern, @MikMcGiv, and Phill Mountstephens, @PMountstephens, of the British & Irish Eagles Podcast, @BritishEagles, join AJ and Ryan to stack these five teams up against each other. Colt will be back next week to reestablish order. Check out the British & Irish Eagles Podcast and website through the Link Tree on their Twitter page. With guests like Colleen Wolfe and Eagles Assistant Head Coach, Jamel Singleton, it's not just the top Eagles fancast in the British Isles, but it's run by the best guys in the biz, Mik, Phill, and our buddy Liam O'Neill, @LiamONeill_Keir, who wasn't able to join for the episode. Powered by Razzball Twitter: @Razzball Website: Razzball.com YouTube: youtube.com/user/RazzballFantasy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shallwefootball/message

International travel is scary. There are savage criminals, bloodthirsty cannibals and all sorts of nasty surprises out there. You should really just stay home, but if you do book a ticket with us, get ready for gleeful blood splatter in Project Wolf Hunting (2022), South Korea's joyful answer to the question "What if a 90s Nick Cage-y action flick had tons of gore?" After that, we watch a snarky anti-hero get his ass kicked in the bank heist / sarcastic comedy / cannibal horror mashup Bloody Hell (Australia, 2020). Also, get ready for Japanese body horror and British/Irish leprechauns (maybe?) in coming streaming drops. Project Wolf Hunting: Motion Picture Terror Scale: 2. Quality: 4.33. Enjoyment: 4. Bloody Hell: MPTS: 2.33. Quality: 4.66. Enjoyment: 4.66. Articles mentioned in this episode: "EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW AND CLIP: WRITER-DIRECTOR KIM HONG SUN ON PROJECT WOLF HUNTING," by SciFiNow "Bloody Hell Screenwriter Robert Benjamin Reveals the Roots of the Horror Comedy," by Cynthia Vinney for CBR

May 27: Saint Augustine of Canterbury, Bishop Early Sixth Century–604 Optional Memorial; Liturgical Color: White Patron Saint of England The Church's Augustus conquered by example Gaius Octavius Thurinus was a noble Roman. Julius Caesar became his stepfather when he adopted Octavius, posthumously, in his will. Octavius then added his dead stepfather's name to his own, becoming Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus. He defeated his political enemies in 31 B.C. and thus became the first Emperor of Rome. To recognize his status, the Roman Senate added another link to his long chain of names—Augustus. And it is as Augustus that he is known to history. This very Augustus called for the census forcing Mary and Joseph to transfer to Bethlehem: “In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered” (Lk 2:1). Augustus reigned well and lived long, until 14 A.D. He is considered the iconic Emperor of the “Pax Romana,” a tranquil, vast, expanding, organized, rich, united, and unconquerable realm, an enormous map of which Augustus pondered from his throne in Rome. The eighth month was renamed to honor Augustus during his own lifetime. But greatness is not limited to the Roman Emperor or his Empire. The best of Rome was absorbed, filtered, purified, and reborn in the Catholic Church. As Rome declined, popes and bishops did not pickpocket the corpse of Rome or rifle through the drawers of its abandoned dressers. The transformation from Empire to Church was organic, slow, and unrelenting, like all true cultural change. It happened imperceptibly, year by year, person by person, family by family, town by town, until one day everything was different. The arc of cultural change doesn't have a right angle. It is fitting and poetic, then, that the Church has her own great Augustus, indirectly evoking the laurel-crowned Emperor. In fact, the Church has two Augustines: Saint Augustine of Hippo, in North Africa, a Doctor of the Church; and Saint Augustine of Canterbury, today's saint. But their marble statues are not in museums. They are in churches. Saint Augustine of Canterbury was born in an unknown year about a century after his Christian namesake's death in 430 A.D. in North Africa. He also conquered a king, like his secular namesake, but not for his own glory. Saint Augustine of Canterbury is called the Apostle to the English (not to the British.) The history is complex. Christianity was deeply rooted in Roman Britain. British bishops attended Church Councils in France in the fourth century, and two famous Roman British Catholics well known to history lived centuries before Saint Augustine—Pelagius and Saint Patrick. But after the Romans abandoned Britain around 410 A.D., invasions of the pagan Saxons from Northern Europe mixed with native tribes to alter the cultural and religious landscape. Old Roman Britain faded as Anglo-Saxon England dawned. Christianity was relegated to the margins of the British Isles, surviving in remote regions and in an extensive network of monasteries, not parishes or dioceses, under the wise tutelage of Irish monks. This two-hundred-year British-Irish hibernation of Catholicism was aroused from its sleep when, in 595 A.D., Pope Saint Gregory the Great had a plan. The goal? Convert King Ethelbert. Why? Because he was an Anglo-Saxon pagan. The hope? His wife was Catholic. The means? A large missionary train. The man for the job? Saint Augustine. Our saint, an educated Benedictine monk from Rome, headed a large team that struggled through France on horseback, crossed the English Channel in simple boats, and finally walked to Ethelbert's seat of power in Canterbury. The King of all Kent heard the missionaries and…converted to Catholicism! And then all his subjects converted as well. The plan worked. Mission accomplished! More missionaries followed. Schools were established. Monasteries were founded. Bishops were appointed. Priests were ordained. Parishes were opened. Rough Anglo-Saxon England put on the yoke of Christ and the lovely, rolling, deep green countryside of England became Mary's dowry. Nothing is known of the life of Saint Augustine before 595 A.D. He is famous because he was a missionary monk and later bishop. His life and his mission are indistinguishable. He accepted a dare from the Pope and did the impossible. He was himself the foundation stone upon which a Catholic nation built its house of faith for almost a millennium.Saint Augustine, your long years of prayer, asceticism, and reading as a monk prepared you for greater things. May all who seek your intercession prepare themselves in times of quiet for future challenges. May all missionaries be as daring as you in fulfilling what is asked of them.

There are so many vampire movies, it's tough to choose just two. For this week, we watched a very interesting take on the genre and a film featuring Jon Bon Jovi: Byzantium (2012) and Vampire: Los Muertos (2002). Spoilers start around Byzantium (2012) is a British-Irish supernatural horror film written and directed by Neil Jordan. The film stars Saoirse Ronan and Gemma Arterton as two centuries-old vampire sisters who set up a brothel in a seaside town in England. The film is partially a period piece showing flashbacks of their the course of their 190 years of traveling the world, living off the blood of others. The film explores themes of love, loss, and immortality. Vampires: Los Muertos (2002) stars Bon Jovi as Derek Bliss, a vampire hunter who is called to Mexico to investigate a series of vampire attacks. BHeliss soon discovers that the vampires are being led by a powerful vampire princess named Una (Arly Jover). He must assemble a team of unlikely allies, including a priest, a half-vampire, and a teenager, to stop Una and her army of vampires. The film was released straight-to-video on September 25, 2002, and was a box office disappointment. However, it has since developed a cult following among fans of vampire films.

Recorded just hours after Jalen Hurts' new contract, in this episode of the Irish NFL Show, Colum Cronin is joined by Liam O'Neill Keir, a key member of the British & Irish Eagles, to discuss all things Eagles and the upcoming fan trip to Philadelphia. Liam starts by sharing his thoughts on Jalen Hurts' new contract with the Eagles, and how he thinks the young quarterback will perform in the upcoming season. He also reflects on the Eagles' loss to the Chiefs in the Super Bowl, and what the team can do to bounce back this year. Colum and Liam also discuss the coaching staff changes the Eagles made this offseason, and how they might impact the team's performance. Liam shares his insights into what the Eagles need to do to at least match last year's record and make another deep playoff run. Finally, Liam discusses the British & Irish Eagles' upcoming fan trip to Philadelphia in November. He shares the details of the trip, including the itinerary, the events planned, and what fans can expect from the experience. He also talks about the Eagles' strong fan base in the UK and Ireland, and how the team is working to grow the sport of American football in the region. Whether you're an Eagles fan or just a football enthusiast, this episode of the Irish NFL Show is a must-listen. You can find all the British & Irish Eagles social media accounts here

In this interview, Rory and I discuss There Will Be Fire, creating a roadmap regarding the history of the British/Irish conflict, how religion is really a social and political signifier in the conflict, writing true crime, how security changed in the United Kingdom after Brighton, and much more. Rory's recommended reads are: High Dive by Jonathan Lee Lessons by Ian McEwan Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     Want to submit a Read-Alike Request for the podcast? Submit it here. There Will Be Fire can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.        Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

British-Irish comedian Jimmy Carr roasted the living daylights out of us when he guest hosted our show and we loved every moment of it. Plus have you ever picked someone up at the supermarket? Did it involve the secret supermarket code of leaving specific fruit in trolleys to suggest what you're looking for? And we have a fool proof test to check if your partner is cheating on you all you need is a water bottle.  Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie will be back on the 17th of April, enjoy the carefully curated best bits from the year so far!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a generation of bloodshed and division, Northern Ireland's Good Friday Agreement marked a new era in British Irish politics. But has it succeeded in its mission and is it even still relevant? The BelTel finds out. Host: Ciarán Dunbar. Guests: David McCann, Sarah Creighton and Andrew Madden.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Neil takes us through the journey to challenging for the world title and becoming British & Irish champion. We go into depth about the 3 defences he made to win the Lonsdale belt outright and find out how he is staying involved in the sport today.

The Music of the United States of America Series of musical editions is a monumental undertaking funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities with financial and organizational support from the University of Michigan, the American Musicological Society, the Society of American Music, and A-R Editions. The aim of the MUSA series, as it is called, is to provide expertly researched and edited scores of music from a wide variety of musical traditions performed in the United States. The thirty-second volume of the MUSA series is An American Singing Heritage: Songs from the British-Irish-American Oral Tradition as Recorded in the Early Twentieth Century published by A-R Editions in 2021 and edited by the Anne Dhu McLucas, Norm Cohen, and Carson Cohen. Dr. McLucas passed away before the edition was completed and Carson stepped in to complete the project with his father Norm. This collection of one hundred songs is a record of a fundamental repertoire in American music. Brought to this country by colonists, the folk songs became one of the foundations of the genre that early record executives called hillbilly music which was eventually rebranded as country music.  Each entry has extensive notes explaining the piece's background and text, information about the recording used for the musical transcription, and a list of secondary sources that discuss the song. An American Singing Heritage required the editors to sift through thousands of recordings and songs to pick a representative sample of this large and fascinating repertoire. The editors selected sources for transcriptions in a broad range of singing styles and representing many regions of the United States. The selections attempt to avoid the biases of previous collections and provide a fresh group of examples, many heretofore unseen in print. The sources for the transcriptions are recordings of traditional musicians from the 1920s through the early 1940s drawn from commercial recordings of "hillbilly" musicians, and field recordings in the collection of the Library of Congress's Archive of American Folk Song, now part of the Archive of Folk Culture. The American Musicological Society awarded the collection the 2022 Claude V. Palisca Award for an Outstanding Edition. Kristen M. Turner is a lecturer in the music and honors departments at North Carolina State University. Her research centers on race and class in American popular entertainment at the turn of the twentieth century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The Music of the United States of America Series of musical editions is a monumental undertaking funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities with financial and organizational support from the University of Michigan, the American Musicological Society, the Society of American Music, and A-R Editions. The aim of the MUSA series, as it is called, is to provide expertly researched and edited scores of music from a wide variety of musical traditions performed in the United States. The thirty-second volume of the MUSA series is An American Singing Heritage: Songs from the British-Irish-American Oral Tradition as Recorded in the Early Twentieth Century published by A-R Editions in 2021 and edited by the Anne Dhu McLucas, Norm Cohen, and Carson Cohen. Dr. McLucas passed away before the edition was completed and Carson stepped in to complete the project with his father Norm. This collection of one hundred songs is a record of a fundamental repertoire in American music. Brought to this country by colonists, the folk songs became one of the foundations of the genre that early record executives called hillbilly music which was eventually rebranded as country music.  Each entry has extensive notes explaining the piece's background and text, information about the recording used for the musical transcription, and a list of secondary sources that discuss the song. An American Singing Heritage required the editors to sift through thousands of recordings and songs to pick a representative sample of this large and fascinating repertoire. The editors selected sources for transcriptions in a broad range of singing styles and representing many regions of the United States. The selections attempt to avoid the biases of previous collections and provide a fresh group of examples, many heretofore unseen in print. The sources for the transcriptions are recordings of traditional musicians from the 1920s through the early 1940s drawn from commercial recordings of "hillbilly" musicians, and field recordings in the collection of the Library of Congress's Archive of American Folk Song, now part of the Archive of Folk Culture. The American Musicological Society awarded the collection the 2022 Claude V. Palisca Award for an Outstanding Edition. Kristen M. Turner is a lecturer in the music and honors departments at North Carolina State University. Her research centers on race and class in American popular entertainment at the turn of the twentieth century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/folkore

Chef James Avery worked his way from a pizza delivery boy to sous-chef, under the tutelage of iconic chefs including David Burke and Gordon Ramsay. In 2010, James jumped on a TV opportunity to work on the culinary production team for Gordon Ramsay's hit FOX television show “Kitchen Nightmares.”  CJA stayed on as a Consulting Chef for one of the show's renovated New Jersey restaurants before making his way back to Michael Mina's Sea Blue. In 2011, James joined BR Guest Hospitality helping to open Dos Caminos and its three sister restaurants at Harrah's Resort in Atlantic City. The following year, he returned to FOX television as the Blue Team Sous Chef on Gordon Ramsay's culinary competition show “Hell's Kitchen” for seasons 11-14. In the summer of 2014 he became the Executive Chef of the Asbury Festhalle and Biergarten and Executive Chef/Partner at the Bonney Read. He opened a farm-to-table eatery Farmly Neighborhood, and eventually launched "The Black Swan" in Asbury Park, a European gastropub serving British/Irish fare, imported beers, wines, and craft cocktails. James is a legit entrepreneur and all-around good guy, residing in Wall Township, N.J. with his wife, Diana and four young children. Enjoy!   ⬇️ FOLLOW MORE HERE ⬇️